With all the similar looks for SUVs that you’ll find in the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and the 2022 Kia Sportage, you need to dive into the details. For San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland, California, drivers, this comparison can dig out the differences. Join Hayward Mitsubishi for the results of this comparison.
More variety can be found within the six trim levels of the Mitsubishi, which gives you S, ES, LE, BE, SE, and GT. The Kia, on the other hand, offers four trims: LX, Nightfall Edition, EX, and SX Turbo.
Differences in outward size may not be a concern, but wouldn’t you love to easily slip into a parking space on a crowded Bay Area street? The Mitsubishi measures 171.9 inches in length and 71.3 inches in width. As for the Kia, it extends 176.4 inches in length and spans 73 inches across the back.
While you may discover similarities like the available heated 6-way adjustable driver seat, other differences spring up. For example, in the Mitsubishi, you can moderate the temperature of the cabin by turning on the automatic climate control. Only a manual control system comes standard in the Kia. Both cabin dimensions stay close in size. You may find a slight difference with the rear hip room and shoulder room, favoring the Mitsubishi, but for the most part, they’re comparable.
Mitsubishi Outlander | Sport Kia Sportage | |
Rear Hip Room | 51.6 inches | 51.2 inches |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.5 inches | 55.1 inches |
Sometimes, you may find that extra space could make a difference, so it’s worth mentioning.
If you don’t look carefully enough, you could miss these valuable convenience factors. For example, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has available steering wheel voice recognition control, while the Kia does not offer this feature at all.
Front-Wheel Drive, which Mitsubishi also refers to as 2WD, comes standard in the Mitsubishi with an opportunity for All-Wheel Control, Mitsubishi’s version of All-Wheel Drive. You’ll use the Continuously Variable Transmission with each trim, too. Your SUV rises above any uneven terrain with a ground clearance of 8.5 inches.
In your Kia, you start with Front-Wheel Drive and then can opt for the Dynamax™ All-Wheel Drive. It offers a 6-speed automatic transmission overdrive with Sportmatic®. At its best, the Kia offers only 6.8 inches of ground clearance.
Diving into the details of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and the 2022 Kia Sportage defines how they differ. San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland shoppers can find out those differences from this review. Also, they can schedule a test drive at Hayward Mitsubishi to learn more!